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OverviewFamily businesses are the most common business form in the world, ranging from the millions of small local businesses to giants such as Walmart. This book showcases the crucial contribution that family businesses make to the world economy and informs students of the existing and potential research in this area. Drawing upon global academic research and case studies, theories of family businesses are explained and prevailing myths and assumptions are tested. Features including exercises linked to case studies develop skills in applying theories in practice. This concise textbook is essential reading for students of family business and useful additional reading for those interested in entrepreneurship more broadly. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carole Howorth (SE908635 NFA Statement returned and no bank details on SAP so requested and up to date address) , Nick RobinsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.540kg ISBN: 9781138217478ISBN 10: 1138217476 Pages: 178 Publication Date: 15 July 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. What’s So Special About Family Business? 2. Nothing so Practical as Good Theory 3. Family Firms: Same or Different? 4. Professionalization and Governance 5. Families in Business: Expansion and Entrepreneurship 6. Succession Issues and Alternatives 7. Succession Processes and the Next Generation 8. Finance, Investment and Shareholding 9. Community, Philanthropy, and Social Responsibility 10. Longevity and the Future for Family FirmsReviewsAuthor InformationCarole Howorth is Professor of Family Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of York, UK. Nick Robinson is a writer and editor with over 30 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, including founding and running family and non-family businesses. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |